Kawaihae Whale Watch - Guaranteed

Overview

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales travel to the warm, shallow waters of Hawai‘i to mate, give birth, and raise their young. Learn the true scale of humpback whales through an intimate encounter on a small-group whale watch, where every seat is a front seat. Get off the beaten path and sail past sheer cliff walls of the windward Kohala shoreline as you discover breathtaking vistas of both Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Discover whales and the perfect perspective close to the water to allow for a once-in-a-lifetime viewing. Ocean stewardship is deeply embedded in Native Hawaiian culture. Humpback whales, or koholā, are an important part of history, legends, and connection to the sea.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Thu 27 Nov

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Starting at $186.24

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Thu 27 Nov

Starting at $186.24

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Soda, juice and water

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
When watching whales be sure to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Clothing—Depending upon weather conditions, you may want to consider bringing a light jacket as it can get cool on the water.
Vessel is a fast powerboat, WET SEA SPRAY very likely! Come ready to get wet and have fun!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (45)

Patricia_S

Dec 2022

It was a beautiful day and captain and crew were attentive and very personable. The only thing was, they started preparing us for the possibility that we weren’t going to see any whales early on… and they were right. we were issued a voucher for another trip since there’s a guarantee, however, I wasn’t planning on returning. I think the description should tell you that the possibility of seeing them in early December is very slim. It was a lovely two hour private boat ride though. We did see dolphins and flying fish.

Deb_G

Apr 2022

Even though we didn't see any whales, we saw a pod of spinner dolphins and they sure put on a show for us! Wow!! Julie and Faith were very knowledgeable and they made our excursion very exciting! We had a great time!

Lindsey_J

Apr 2022

I booked this trip because it originally said it was in Hilo and so the day we were in Hilo they wanted us to drive back to kona, which is just not fun when you want to things on a new part of the island. I asked for a refund and they didn't give me one. It was also very stormy the day that they went out with high winds and lightning. I talked to several locals when back in kona to fly home and 4 said they wouldn't have gone out, 2 were captains. To say I was disappointed is an understatement